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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the general title given to the first twenty-three paragraphs of Book One?
(a) The Introduction
(b) The Archaelogy
(c) The Apology
(d) The Preamble

2. How is the book historically divided by modern scholars?
(a) Book One is divided in two seasons--winter and summer.
(b) Book One has historically been divided into four major parts with certain aspects emphasized.
(c) Book One is usually looked at as a whole in keeping with Thucydides' method.
(d) Book One has historically been subdivided into two named segments although these do not exist as such in the text itself.

3. What is a major upset to Athens during 447 through 446 BC?
(a) Boeotia successfully revolts against Athens and regains her independence.
(b) Persia finally defeats the Athenian army.
(c) Athenian military goes on strike for higher wages.
(d) Political leadership in Athens splits into several factions.

4. Why does Thucydides say that Sparta chose to go to war against Athens?
(a) Because of Athens' great political power at the time.
(b) Because Athens refuses to join the Peloponnesian League.
(c) Because Athens is interfering in Spartan politics.
(d) Because Spartan soldiers need war to stay in shape.

5. Who are the Helots?
(a) Athenian spies in Sparta
(b) A minor political party in Sparta
(c) Greeks from Helotia
(d) Serfs who are little more than Spartan slaves

Short Answer Questions

1. Between Corinth and Corcyra, which side does Athens eventually decide to support?

2. Why is the Theban attack able to precipitate the war?

3. What advantage does Athens have while Sparta occupies Attica?

4. Where is the fourth major area where much of the early activity takes place?

5. After the Helot uprising in Sparta, what action does Athens take?

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